Minnesota State House District 59B
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Esther Agbaje Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Esther AgbajeDemocratic · Incumbent6 years since first winKenneth SmoronRepublican
Esther Agbaje 82.3Kenneth Smoron 17.4
Last result · 2024 generalNo published poll names both candidates.
- Last election
- Esther Agbaje (Democratic) won by 64.9 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: AgbajeRight column: Smoron
- Races
- Won 3 of 3
- Won 0 of 1
- Years since first win
- 6
- Not available
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- Esther AgbajeIncumbentDemocratic
- Kenneth SmoronRepublican
Source: electionresultsfiles.sos.mn.gov, dated Oct 28
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Official results for Minnesota
History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 20,392
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 59B, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEsther AgbajeWon Democratic 16,79182.3% RepublicanKenneth Smoron Republican 3,54917.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 520.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,425
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 59B, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEsther AgbajeWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,22598.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 2001.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,739
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 59B, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEsther AgbajeWon Democratic 17,64974.3% RepublicanAlan Shilepsky Republican 4,24917.9% OtherLisa Neal-Delgado Other 1,8047.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 370.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,231
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 59B, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRaymond DehnWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,82682.3% RepublicanLacy Johnson Republican 3,35717.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 480.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,431
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 59B, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRaymond DehnWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,87776.6% RepublicanMargaret E. Martin Republican 4,44022.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1140.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,103
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 59B, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRaymond DehnWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,67178.1% RepublicanMargaret E. Martin Republican 2,37821.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 540.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,668
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 59B, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRaymond DehnWon Democratic 12,79072.4% RepublicanGary J. Mazzotta Republican 3,34618.9% OtherAnthony Hilton Other 1,4238.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1090.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,979
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 59B, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPhyllis KahnWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,35367.0% RepublicanOle Hovde Republican 2,07418.9% GreenDan Craigie Green 1,0359.4% IndependentRon Lischeid Independent 4914.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 260.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,893
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 59B, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPhyllis KahnWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,03767.3% RepublicanOle K. Hovde Republican 4,46324.9% IndependentRon Lischeid Independent 1,3937.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,793
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 59B, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPhyllis KahnWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,65873.4% RepublicanChristina Quick Republican 1,96816.7% IndependentRonald C. Lischeid Independent 1,1679.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,176
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 59B, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPhyllis KahnWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,13959.0% RepublicanAmanda Hutchings Republican 3,86022.5% GreenBecki Smith Green 2,18212.7% OtherRonald C. Lischeid Other 9955.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,192
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 59B, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPhyllis KahnWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,192100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,966
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 59B, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPhyllis KahnWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,05763.0% RepublicanBen Bowman Republican 5,90937.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,634
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 59B, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPhyllis KahnWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,57561.8% RepublicanRobert Fowler Republican 2,94527.7% OtherEric Henry Hanson Other 1,11410.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,572
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 59B, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPhyllis KahnWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,02263.8% RepublicanTom Gromacki Republican 2,84922.7% OtherAlan Shilepsky Other 1,70113.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,321
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 59B, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPhyllis KahnWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,37168.3% RepublicanDouglas Nemec Republican 2,95031.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,443
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 59B, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPhyllis KahnWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,83868.1% RepublicanGary Hanson Republican 4,60531.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,835
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 59B, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMyron OrfieldWon Democratic 8,31664.8% RepublicanHeidi Stennes Republican 4,51935.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,912
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 59B, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTodd OtisWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,81872.5% RepublicanDavid R. Sobon Republican 4,09427.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,542
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 59B, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTodd OtisWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,43575.3% RepublicanKen Gatten Republican 2,10724.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,055
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 59B, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTodd OtisWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,55672.0% RepublicanKen Gatten Republican 4,49928.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,722
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 59B, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTodd OtisWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,722100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,683
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 59B, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKen NelsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,683100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,199
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 59B, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKen NelsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,199100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,689
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 59B, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKen NelsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,60878.5% RepublicanJim Small Republican 2,08121.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,107
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 59B, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKen NelsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,83175.0% RepublicanHobart T. Mitchell Republican 1,27625.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,278
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 59B, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share NonpartisanKen NelsonWon Other 5,59360.3% NonpartisanDon Moselle Other 3,68539.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,521
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 59B, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share NonpartisanWillard MungerWon(incumbent) Other 8,521100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,074
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 59B, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share NonpartisanWillard MungerWon(incumbent) Other 6,32957.1% NonpartisanFrank Puglisi Other 4,74542.9%
- 2024: MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
- 1968 to 2022: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns; not an official source
Last contest in this district on file: 2024.
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Sources: Census TIGERweb Legislative MapServer (120th CDs layer 0, 119th CDs layer 4, 2026 SLD upper layer 1 and lower layer 2) (US Census Bureau, public domain), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open Civic Data division identifiers (census_autogenerated us_sldl/us_sldu and openstates state files); also (sld-recent.json): Open Civic Data division identifiers (country-us) (CC0 (repository); also (sld-recent.json): CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open States people (current) CSVs (CC0-1.0 (Open States people data)), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Open States volunteers and staff (rosters from state legislature sites) from official returns, not an official source; MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips) (Not stated in the GitHub repository (an earlier label said "MIT (repo)", which the repository does not support). MEDSL's Harvard Dataverse records are CC0 1.0, but these GitHub files were not checksum-matched to the Dataverse files, so CC0 is not claimed for them.), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns, not an official source; State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse) (CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns, not an official source.
District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:mn/sldl:59b
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026